PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Brown
vs
Cleaver

180 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
166 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Win Nutritional
Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shannon Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Cleaver shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Cleaver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown throws a right hand that Cleaver ducks under and follows up with a left that Cleaver also avoids with ease.
Cleaver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cleaver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Robert Cleaver has been cut.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Cleaver ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Brown misses.
Cleaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleaver is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Cleaver dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Shannon Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleaver shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleaver shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shannon Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Cleaver.
Cleaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cleaver defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Cleaver ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
A jab from Brown misses.
Cleaver ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown throws a combination. Cleaver tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Cleaver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Brown trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleaver prevents Brown from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Cleaver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Cleaver trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Cleaver prevents Brown from standing back up.

Brown has one foot on Cleaver's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cleaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cleaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Cleaver looks gassed!
Cleaver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cleaver.
Brown thuds his right hand into Cleaver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cleaver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.

Cleaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Cleaver is controlling him

Brown makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown swings for the body but Cleaver moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cleaver.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cleaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cleaver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Cleaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Cleaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Cleaver's head back.
Cleaver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cleaver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shannon Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Cleaver's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Cleaver gets the takedown into side control.
Brown defending against the ground and pound.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Cleaver is controlling him well.
Cleaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Cleaver is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Cleaver with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Brown misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brown throws a hook but Cleaver avoids it easily.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Cleaver's head but Cleaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Brown.
Brown misses with a hook. Cleaver ducked under it nicely.

Cleaver shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cleaver is trying to ground and pound but Brown uses the momentary lack of control by Cleaver to regain half guard.
Brown trying to control but Cleaver postures up.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cleaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown wants to stand up but Cleaver is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brown takes a swing at Cleaver's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Cleaver dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown clobbers Cleaver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Cleaver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown throws a series of punches but Cleaver avoids them all with ease.
Brown looks to land a combination but Cleaver avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shannon Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Cleaver's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleaver is just out of range.
Cleaver shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Cleaver slips the punch.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cleaver shoots in but no luck this time.
Cleaver shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Cleaver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shannon Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Cleaver.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Cleaver moved out of range.
Cleaver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Cleaver moves out of range of the strikes.
Cleaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cleaver at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Cleaver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Cleaver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown with a jab.
Cleaver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown cracks Cleaver with a good jab.
Brown throws the left hand but Cleaver avoids the punch easily.
Brown misses with a body shot.
A combination from Brown does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Cleaver's shoulder, as Cleaver tries to avoid the shot.
Cleaver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.

Cleaver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Cleaver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Cleaver drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Cleaver off! Cleaver jumps back into Brown's guard.
Cleaver trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has Cleaver pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown trying to control the position.
Cleaver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cleaver is one step ahead there.
Cleaver trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cleaver.
Cleaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Cleaver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Cleaver off the cage and back into rage.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Cleaver's head back.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown throws a one two combo.
Robert Cleaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shannon Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Brown!